Suzanne Britton's Resume

Suzanne Britton

Education:
B.Sc., Computer Science
Math Minor
Cleveland State University
Graduated August 1997
GPA: 4.0 (out of 4)
Skills:
Unix-based software development
GTK+ applications
Unix scripting
Linux administration
Web-based applications
Database programming

Operating Systems:
Linux, Unix, Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Programming Languages:
C, Perl, C++, Java,
Pascal, Lisp, TADS

Work Experience

Nanometrics
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada Contract Test Programmer
June 2008 - April 2009

As a contract programmer at Nanometrics, I created test sequences for verifying the functionality of seismometers and satellite modems before they went to market. This involved writing scripts under a custom test framework system, as well as developing Windows C++/NI-DAQ applications. My *nix skills were useful in working with the satellite modem which ran a real-time Linux OS in firmware. I also made improvements to existing tests for other products that resulted in significant speed gains.
Ellistar Sensor Systems
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada Software/Firmware Designer
May 2004 - September 2004

As part of the core team at Ellistar, a start-up specializing in radar systems, I developed software (C/C++) and firmware for Ellistar's flagship product: a device which detects people and animals near vehicles to avert accidents. With the help of a hardware engineer, I implemented the DSP (Digital Signal Processing) code which filters and analyzes real-time input to detect moving targets. I also assisted in developing the interface between the FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) board and a personal computer, which allows Ellistar to give graphical demonstrations of the product in action.
Quantum Mastech
500 O'Connor Street
Suite 1410
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6L2
Canada Programmer Analyst
December 1997 - June 2001

My time with Quantum Mastech, a consulting firm, was spent on a long-term contract with Industry Canada. Working for Strategis, Industry Canada's public website, I developed and maintained database-intensive, web-based applications in C, Oracle Pro*C and Perl. These included the Canadian Importers Database, the Steps to Growth Capital query/report system, and Performance Plus (a financial performance benchmarking tool for the use of small businesses).
CSU Law Library
1801 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
USA Network Assistant
February 1996 - August 1997

My primary duties at the law library were to monitor the student lab, to assist students and faculty with law-related and word-processing software, and to tutor faculty in the use of their Linux accounts. However, I also performed a number of programming projects as needed, including intranet web applications and MiniSQL programming.
Ohio Online
1621 Euclid Avenue
Suite 424
Cleveland, OH 44115
USA Programmer Intern
January 1996 - June 1997

As an intern with Ohio Online, a corporate ISP and Ohio news provider, I worked on a number of projects in web design and intranet programming, including a calendar application that came to be used throughout the company. I also helped to maintain the SGI IRIX webserver and to install new software on it as needed.
Viking Hall Computer Lab
2130 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
USA Lab Monitor
January 1995 - March 1996

At the Viking Hall Computer Lab, I monitored the use of the lab's computers and assisted students in using the software packages and the campus e-mail system.
CSU College of Business
Computer Lab
CSU Main Classroom
Room 306/307
Cleveland, OH 44115
USA Tutor/Debugger
December 1994 - June 1995

Here I acted as a tutor to undergraduates in programming courses, including C, C++, Pascal, and 8088 Assembly, helping them to debug their programs and to gain a better grasp of the language. I also helped students on the DecStations to learn the basics of the Unix operating system.

Personal Projects

GtkLife, a fast, user-friendly Conway's Life simulator for Unix/Linux.
Wordplay, an anagramming game for Unix/Linux.
Worlds Apart, winner of the 1999 Best Story award for Interactive Fiction.
The Scrabble Challenge, an online Duplicate Scrabble game.

Education: B.Sc., Computer Science Math Minor Cleveland State University Graduated August 1997 GPA: 4.0 (out of 4)	Skills: Unix-based software development GTK+ applications Unix scripting Linux administration Web-based applications Database programming
Operating Systems: Linux, Unix, Windows 2000/XP/Vista	Programming Languages: C, Perl, C++, Java, Pascal, Lisp, TADS

Nanometrics Ottawa, Ontario Canada	Contract Test Programmer June 2008 - April 2009 As a contract programmer at Nanometrics, I created test sequences for verifying the functionality of seismometers and satellite modems before they went to market. This involved writing scripts under a custom test framework system, as well as developing Windows C++/NI-DAQ applications. My *nix skills were useful in working with the satellite modem which ran a real-time Linux OS in firmware. I also made improvements to existing tests for other products that resulted in significant speed gains.
Ellistar Sensor Systems Ottawa, Ontario Canada	Software/Firmware Designer May 2004 - September 2004 As part of the core team at Ellistar, a start-up specializing in radar systems, I developed software (C/C++) and firmware for Ellistar's flagship product: a device which detects people and animals near vehicles to avert accidents. With the help of a hardware engineer, I implemented the DSP (Digital Signal Processing) code which filters and analyzes real-time input to detect moving targets. I also assisted in developing the interface between the FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) board and a personal computer, which allows Ellistar to give graphical demonstrations of the product in action.
Quantum Mastech 500 O'Connor Street Suite 1410 Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6L2 Canada	Programmer Analyst December 1997 - June 2001 My time with Quantum Mastech, a consulting firm, was spent on a long-term contract with Industry Canada. Working for Strategis, Industry Canada's public website, I developed and maintained database-intensive, web-based applications in C, Oracle Pro*C and Perl. These included the Canadian Importers Database, the Steps to Growth Capital query/report system, and Performance Plus (a financial performance benchmarking tool for the use of small businesses).
CSU Law Library 1801 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 USA	Network Assistant February 1996 - August 1997 My primary duties at the law library were to monitor the student lab, to assist students and faculty with law-related and word-processing software, and to tutor faculty in the use of their Linux accounts. However, I also performed a number of programming projects as needed, including intranet web applications and MiniSQL programming.
Ohio Online 1621 Euclid Avenue Suite 424 Cleveland, OH 44115 USA	Programmer Intern January 1996 - June 1997 As an intern with Ohio Online, a corporate ISP and Ohio news provider, I worked on a number of projects in web design and intranet programming, including a calendar application that came to be used throughout the company. I also helped to maintain the SGI IRIX webserver and to install new software on it as needed.
Viking Hall Computer Lab 2130 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 USA	Lab Monitor January 1995 - March 1996 At the Viking Hall Computer Lab, I monitored the use of the lab's computers and assisted students in using the software packages and the campus e-mail system.
CSU College of Business Computer Lab CSU Main Classroom Room 306/307 Cleveland, OH 44115 USA	Tutor/Debugger December 1994 - June 1995 Here I acted as a tutor to undergraduates in programming courses, including C, C++, Pascal, and 8088 Assembly, helping them to debug their programs and to gain a better grasp of the language. I also helped students on the DecStations to learn the basics of the Unix operating system.